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Ryzen 5 7400

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on AM5.

3.5 · 14 votes

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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.3 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming13
Productivity12
Single-core13
Multi-core25
Power efficiency13

Lab scores

Performance score13
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.3 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p29 fps
1440p23 fps
4K16 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Raphael
Process node
5 nm
Socket
AM5
Release year
2025
Total cores
6
Threads
12
Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.3 GHz
Boost clock
4.3 GHz
L1 cache
384 KB
L2 cache
6 MB
L3 cache
16 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR5
Base power (TDP)
65W
Max temperature
61°C
PCIe
PCIe 5.0
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the per-core speed for gaming and daily tasks. The main gripe is that cheaper AM4 boards and CPUs offer similar real-world performance for less money.

Pros
  • Eats standard tasks for breakfast
  • Slides into AM5 boards easily
  • Stays cool on stock cooling
  • Handles modern games just fine
Cons
  • No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
  • Stock cooler runs a bit loud
  • No PCIe 5.0 support on chipset
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 7400

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is a quiet, efficient mid-range desktop chip that runs cool on AM5 without sacrificing modern performance.

Get it if you want an efficient, modern AM5 chip for everyday work and light gaming without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need high multi-core performance for heavy video editing or 3D rendering.

Buy it if…

  • You want a quiet, efficient daily work and web machine.
  • You're building a balanced AM5 system without overspending.
  • You upgrade from an older PC and need modern socket compatibility.
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